Fear of stigma from health professionals and family/neighbours and healthcare avoidance among PLHIV in Morocco: results from the Stigma Index survey Morocco

Abstract Background Enacted or anticipated stigma among people living with HIV (PLHIV) can negatively impact healthcare engagement. We identified factors associated with having avoided HIV health services for fear of stigma among PLHIV in Morocco. Methods The Stigma Index survey was conducted in Mor...

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Main Authors: Rosemary M. Delabre, Amal Ben Moussa, Virginie Villes, Mohammed Elkhammas, Lahoucine Ouarsas, Daniela Castro Rojas Castro, Mehdi Karkouri
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-09-01
Series:BMC Public Health
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-022-14010-1